Ayoub
Ayoub is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Persevering, returning to God, or persecuted.
Origin and history
Ayoub is the Arabic form of the Biblical name Job, historically representing patience and faith through adversity. It has steadily grown in visibility in the United States, with over 300 registered births since 2020. The name is widely recognized within Muslim and Middle Eastern communities globally.
Popularity in the United States
1,073 babies in the United States have been named Ayoub since 1880. It ranks #3614 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1598.
States where it is most popular
- NY (31.2 %)
- IL (22.5 %)
- CA (16.7 %)
- MI (8 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 248 |
| 2010-2019 | 432 |
| 2020-2029 | 329 |
Famous people named Ayoub
- Ayoub El Kaabi: Professional Footballer
Fun facts
- Ayoub is the direct Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Job, revered for his steadfast patience.
- Nearly one-third of all published U.S. births for the name Ayoub have occurred since 2020.